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The Ghost lifts a fold of the Otis Ghost’s sheet and exclaims in surprise. He removes the sign, reads it aloud, then exclaims angrily. Lights off. The Ghost moves DR. Stagehands remove the Otis Ghost.
Narrator’s light on for the lines, then off; lights up SL.
The Ghost enters the light from DR and walks hesitantly towards the door, looking over his shoulder repeatedly and talking as if he is trying to convince himself.
The Twins suddenly jump out of the darkness UR, behind the Ghost, and shout very loudly.
The Ghost jumps and screams, then turns and shouts at the Twins.
The Twins laugh and point at the Ghost. Lights off. Twins exit quickly.
Narrator’s light on. Light comes up SR. The Ghost is lying on his bed, curled up into a ball. Narrator’s light off.
Music starts. Spotlight up slightly R of DC. The Ghost gets out of bed and sings the song. (See Choreography for ideas.)
Spotlight off. The Ghost lies down on his bed and curls up into a ball again. Music ends. Lights off. Curtains close.
The Play
Ghost: It’s not very frightening at all. Oh! What does this say? “THE OTIS GHOST. THE ONLY TRUE GHOST!” Those foolish Americans tricked me! How can I make them sorry for this?
Narrator: The Twins played terrible tricks on the ghost. They made him upset and nervous.
Ghost: I have to appear in the hall at night. I have to make strange and terrible noises. It’s my job, and I must do it.
Twins: BOO!!
Ghost: AGH! Horrible children!
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Narrator: The ghost was so frightened of the Twins that he became quite ill. He spent most of his time in his room and often stayed in bed.
SONG - ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Those nasty twins are after me
It’s just not fair, why can’t they see?
I’m big and bad, I’m mean and cruel
But they just treat me like a fool
CHORUS:
Enough is enough, I can’t work here
They only laugh, they feel no fear
What can I do if I can’t scare?
Why don’t these people seem to care?
Before they came I had it made
The Cantervilles were so afraid
But now these people laugh at me
I’m just as sad as I can be
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The Play
Scene 4
Narrator begins as the apron lights come up. Virginia and the Duke are DL, facing each other and holding hands. (Note: Virginia has a large handbag on a long strap over her shoulder.)
Curtains open as the Duke exits SL and Virginia starts to walk slowly SR. Apron lights down; light up SR. The Ghost is sitting on his bed, looking miserable. Virginia stops in surprise when she sees him, then goes to stand next to him, putting a hand on his shoulder.
The Ghost looks up miserably at Virginia.
The Ghost hangs his head in shame, then lifts it up in defiance.
The Ghost shakes his head as he explains.
Virginia puts her hand to her chest in shocked sympathy. She opens her bag and reaches inside.
The Ghost puts a hand up, gesturing to her to stop. She puts her bag down next to the bed.
Virginia puts her hands on her hips and looks angry. She points an accusing finger at the Ghost.
The Ghost spreads his hands in a gesture of hopelessness. Then he starts to cry, covering his face with his hands.
Virginia puts her arm around the Ghost’s shoulder, 192comforting him.
Scene 4
Narrator: The young Duke of Cheshire was in love with Virginia and wanted to marry her one day.
Virginia: I want to change my clothes before we go horse riding again!
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Virginia: Oh, Ghost! You look sad. Don’t worry ―my brothers are going back to school tomorrow. You must be good until then.
Ghost: How can I be good? It is my job to walk in the hall, to make a noise with my chains and to frighten people.
Virginia: Mrs Umney told us that you killed your wife. Is that true?
Ghost: Yes, it is true. But it was a family problem, and it’s no one else’s business.
Virginia: It’s wrong to kill people.
Ghost: You don’t understand. My wife was a terrible woman. And her brothers starved me to death! That was unkind, even though I did kill her.
Virginia: They starved you to death? Oh, poor ghost. Are you hungry? I’ve got a sandwich in my bag.
Ghost: No, thank you. I never eat or sleep, but you are very kind. You are not like the rest of your rude, dishonest family.
Virginia: My family are not rude or dishonest! You are dishonest! I know you took all the paints from my paint box to make the stain in the library.
Ghost: Well, what could I do? It is so difficult to get real blood these days. Oh!
Virginia: Oh, don’t cry! Why are you sad?
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The Ghost looks up at Virginia, pleading with her.
The Ghost takes both of Virginia’s hands in his.
Virginia lifts the Ghost’s hands to help him to his feet, then leads him DC. Apron lights up. Curtains close. Music starts and Virginia sings the song to the Ghost.
(See Choreography for ideas.)
Lights out. They exit through the curtains. Music ends.
Scene 5
Narrator’s light on. The Otis family and Duke, on the dark apron, call Virginia. Narrator’s light off. SFX ― Virginia returns; curtains open slightly; soft spotlights up DC; Virginia is in the opening, holding a box of jewels. Mrs Otis goes to Virginia and puts a hand on her shoulder. Washington follows her. The Duke, Mr Otis and the Twins move closer to Virginia on the other side.
Virginia is calm and serious; she opens the box and shows the heap of jewels inside.
Virginia exits through the opening; the Duke and her family follow her. Lights off; pause, then curtains open; light comes up SR. Virginia and the Duke are UR. Mr Otis steps into the light from UL, with Mrs Otis and Washington on either side of him.
The Play
Ghost: I want to sleep ― but I need you to help me.
Virginia: How can I help you?
Ghost: You can help me get to the Garden of Death. You can ask the Angel of Death to let me sleep forever.
Virginia: I’m not afraid. Let me help you.
SONG - LET ME HELP YOU
We all need someone to care
When times are bad or life’s unfair
When you don’t know what to do
You know that I am here for you
CHORUS:
Let me help you, don’t be sad
Nothing’s really quite that bad
All you needed was a friend
And now your pain is at an end
Hold my hand and come with me
I can help you to be free
All your sorrow’s in the past
And you can go to sleep at last
REPEAT CHORUS
Scene 5
Narrator: The Otis family couldn’t find Virginia, and they were very worried. Then, at midnight, they heard a strange noise in the hall.
Mrs Otis: It’s Virginia! Thank goodness!
Mr Otis: Where were you?
Virginia: I was with the ghost. He gave me these jewels.
Mrs Otis: Oh, my dear! We were all so worried!
Virginia: You must come with me. I have something to show you.
Mr Otis: My word! It’s a secret room!
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The Play
The Twins step forward, point at the skeleton, and rush DR for a closer look.
Virginia kneels by the skeleton’s head.
The Duke kneels next to Virginia and lifts up the jug and plate (putting them down behind him at the end of his lines, so they are not in the way).
Mr Otis shakes his head in sympathetic sorrow.
The Duke puts his arm around Virginia, kisses her cheek and helps her to her feet. Apron lights up as they move DC, with the Otis family advancing downstage behind them.
Music starts. Curtains close. The Duke and Virginia sing the song, joined by the rest of the cast in the chorus. (See Choreography for ideas.)
Lights down.
Mrs Otis, Washington & the Twins exit through the curtains.
Lord C enters. Music ends.
Scene 6
Narrator begins as apron lights come up. Lord C, Virginia, the Duke and Mr Otis are DC. The men wear a black mourning band on their left sleeve.
Lord C shakes his head, as if unable to believe what has happened, and sighs.
Mr Otis takes a step or two R and holds out the box of jewels to Lord C.
Twins: Look! A skeleton!
Virginia: This is Sir Simon. He was a bad man, but in the end he was very sorry. His wife’s brothers kept him here until he died.
Duke: Look how his hand is reaching out for food and water. The jug and plate were too far away for him to reach.
Mr Otis: Now we know the ghost’s secret. What a terrible story!
Virginia: His sadness is over. Now he can sleep.
Duke: You are an angel.
SONG - SECRETS
Secrets are like treasure
Precious things to hide
Do you tell your secrets
Or keep them all inside?
CHORUS:
We all have our secrets
The things we never say
We keep them all inside us
Each and every day
Secrets can be painful
They make sadness grow
Sometimes we need to share them
To let our sadness go
REPEAT CHORUS
Scene 6
Narrator: Four days later, there was a funeral at Canterville Chase. Lord Canterville came from Wales.
Lord C: Well, well! The Canterville Ghost is gone.
Mr Otis: These jewels belong to your family. They are worth a lot of money, and you must take them.
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Lord C shakes his head, smiling, then takes the box and hands it to Virginia as Mr Otis steps back L.
Virginia nods respectfully to Lord Canterville.
The Duke takes Virginia’s free hand in both of his, kneels and looks into her eyes.
Virginia smiles happily; the Duke stands up and they hug each other, then stand arm-in-arm.
Narrator delivers the lines, then moves C to stand between Lord C and Virginia.
Curtains open. The actors on the apron step back to join the remainder of the cast.
Music starts. The cast sing the song. (See Choreography for ideas.)
The Play
Lord C: No, no. These jewels are Virginia’s. Sir Simon wanted her to have them, and she must keep them.
Virginia: Thank you, Lord Canterville.
Duke: You can wear the jewels when we get married, Virginia. What do you say?
Virginia: Oh, Cecil! I’d love to!
Narrator: So Virginia became the Duchess of Cheshire. The Duke and Duchess loved each other very much, and they lived happily ever after at Canterville Chase.
SONG - A HAPPY ENDING
Sir Simon is at peace now
His story’s at an end
He told the world his secret
And found a loving friend
CHORUS:
This is a happy ending
The story turned out right
The past is all forgotten
The future’s looking bright
Canterville is peaceful
A happy place to be
The house is full of laughter
And a happy family
REPEAT CHORUS
THE END
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The Play
Scenery/Props
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•The torches, vase of flowers, marker pen, bottles, pillows, metal plate and jug, wooden jewellery box and costume jewellery can all be brought in by students. They might also be able to find/borrow a 50-60 cm length of chain, heavy enough to make an audible clanking.
•The FOR SALE/SOLD sign, bat and/or spider cutouts, bloodstain, painting and shield can be made by students in Arts & Crafts lessons. The sign should be a rectangular white card with red lettering on each side, to be hung from the Canterville Chase signpost by a loop of string. The bat/spider should be cut from cardboard and fastened to two long threads. The bloodstain can be an irregular circle of thin paper, painted dark red. The painting and shield can be of painted cardboard and attached to the wall by adhesive putty or tape.
•The Canterville Chase signpost, fireplace, armour, Otis Ghost and skeleton may require slightly more elaborate construction (see below for details). If preferred, however, they may be simple painted cardboard cutouts supported by a wooden/cardboard stand.
•The furniture, tea set and drawing room curtains may be borrowed. The table should be small and round. The bed should be small and plain, with a plain blanket. The couch and curtains should, if possible, be appropriate to the period and colour scheme.
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•The Canterville Chase signpost may be of plywood or stiff cardboard which is then painted; it should be attached to a piece of light wood, about 1 metre in length, securely fastened to a firm base. There should be a small hook or pin from which to hang the FOR SALE/SOLD sign so that the Narrator can easily turn it over and later remove it.
•The fireplace may be made of plywood, stiff cardboard or polystyrene (styrofoam) and then painted. The fire may be a painting; for greater realism, battery-powered torches may be concealed behind a log of firewood (real, or papier mache/polystyrene) and covered with red and/or orange cellophane. Alternatively, there are various lighting appliances which simulate the appearance of moving flames, but you should bear in mind that the need for an electrical lead may complicate scene changes.
•The armour may be made of rolls of cardboard, covered in aluminium foil or painted silver; the helmets may be motorcycle helmets covered in aluminium foil; the gauntlets/boots/etc may be carved from polystyrene and covered in foil. The standing suit of armour (which we suggest since the audience might otherwise not be able to recognise what the fallen pile of armour is) will require a wooden frame to support it.
•The Otis Ghost may be made by fixing an upside-down broom (or length of wood with a crosspiece at/near the top) securely to a chair, draping this in an old sheet and fixing on a spherical head made of papier mache or carved polystyrene, which is then painted. The eye sockets may be painted red, perhaps with luminescent paint for dramatic effect. A hand-lettered sign, which the Canterville Ghost must be able to remove easily, hangs around its neck.
•The skeleton may perhaps be borrowed (e.g. from a school Biology department); if this is not possible, it may be made of a cardboard/plywood frame covered by moulded papier mache or carved polystyrene ‘bones’ which are then painted. (If the skeleton is dressed in ragged shirt and trousers, only the skull, neck, arms, hands and feet need be modelled.) It is ‘chained’ by fetters made of cardboard covered in aluminium foil, which are attached to the wall by adhesive putty or tape.
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Costumes & Make up
[Note: Since it might be impractical to obtain or make accurate period costumes of the late 19th century, the cast (except for the Ghost) may wear more modern dress, but their costumes should still appear slightly dated.]
Narrator(s): Black trousers and a black, long-sleeved T-shirt or pullover with a high neck.
Lord Canterville: A dark suit and waistcoat, obviously formal and old-fashioned, with a white shirt and conservative tie or foulard; a pale, wrinkled face; grey hair in an old-fashioned style, perhaps with a grey beard and moustache.
Mr Otis: For Scenes 1, 5 & 6, a conservative suit, waistcoat and tie with a white shirt; for Scene 2, a floor-length dressing gown and scarf/shawl, so that his ‘daytime’ costume is concealed, with slippers and perhaps a nightcap; wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes; a neat hairstyle, perhaps with greying temples; if possible, a ‘handlebar’ moustache and fluffy sideburns.
Mrs Otis: For Scenes 1, 5 & 6, a long, formal dress in a conservative colour; for Scene 2, a floor-length dressing gown, so that her ‘daytime’ costume is concealed, with slippers and perhaps a scarf or cap covering her hair; an unlined face with discreet makeup; hair elaborately arranged in a conservative, ‘middle-aged’ style.
Washington: A suit, less conservative than Mr Otis’, perhaps with a waistcoat, and a slightly flamboyant shirt and tie; a youthful face and hairstyle.
Virginia: A long, quite formal dress in a lighter, brighter colour and more youthful style than Mrs Otis’; a fairly large handbag with a long shoulder strap, preferably similar in colour to her dress; a ‘fresh’ face with no obvious makeup; long (preferably blonde) hair, worn loose or tied back with a ribbon in a child’s style.
Twins: [Note: as far as possible, the Twins should be dressed in identical costumes.] For Scenes 1, 5 & 6, dark jackets and dark shorts, with knee-length socks and white shirts; for Scenes 2 & 3, dark pyjamas or nightshirts, with slippers and perhaps nightcaps; makeup to increase their resemblance to each other; identical hairstyles and hair colour (preferably blond).
Mrs Umney: A long, plain black dress, with white collar and cuffs, a white apron and cap; a pale, wrinkled face with thin lips; grey/white hair, pulled back in a tight bun.
Ghost: [Note: strict historical accuracy is not important, but the Ghost’s costume should be plainly several centuries out of date and may be very ragged; the following suggestion is just one of many possible choices.] A white shirt with long wide sleeves, lace cuffs and a large lace cravat (or ruffle), a pale waistcoat reaching down to the knees, white tights and ballet slippers; a very pale, extremely wrinkled face, perhaps with shadows to make it resemble a skull, and red-rimmed eyes; long, stringy grey hair.
The Duke: A tasteful, expensive suit with waistcoat, plain shirt and tie; a youthful face and hairstyle.
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Before you start
The Author
11 He was born in Dublin.
2 His mother was a poet and a journalist. His father was a writer and a doctor.
3 He went to Oxford University in England.
4 He travelled to America, Canada and France (Paris).
5 He married Constance Lloyd.
6 He had two sons.
7 He wrote his first book of fairy tales in 1888.
8 His first and only novel was The Picture of Dorian Gray.
9 His first play was Lady Windermere’s Fan.
10 He died on 30 November 1900.
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Scottish ― Irish |
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Australia ― America |
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The Plot
3Ascot ― the town near where the story is set horse racing ― Ascot is famous for this
beautiful old house ― this is called Canterville Chase
300-year old ghost ― a ghost that lives in the house
Lord Canterville ― is the previous owner of the house
Otis family ― the American family that come to live in the house
frighten ― the ghost tries to frighten the family twin boys ― play tricks on the ghost
oil ― what they give him for his noisy chains ghostly voice ― they give him medicine for this depressed ― the ghost becomes depressed because he can’t scare them
help ― one of the family helps the ghost
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The Canterville Ghost Key
Episode 1
Before Reading
1(Suggested Answers)
Lord Canterville is warning Mr Otis outside the house. The other picture shows a lady who is frightened because she sees two hands on her shoulders in the mirror.
2top hat, windows, reflection, carriage, candles, dressing table, carpet, beard, waistcoat, chimneys, gown, perfume bottle, mirror
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After Reading
4(Suggested Answers)
ñI believe in ghosts, because I have heard about many people who have seen or heard ghosts./I don’t believe in ghosts, because I think people who see or hear ghosts are imagining things or dreaming.
ñI think some people believe in ghosts because they really believe that they have seen or heard one.
ñI think I would like to visit a haunted house, because it would be very interesting to see what happens and if it seems real./I wouldn’t like to visit a haunted house, because I think I would be very scared.
ñThe Otis family might see the ghost.
Episode 2
Before Reading
1The Otis family arrive at Canterville Chase. They go to the library.
The housekeeper becomes ill.
While Reading
21 Mr Otis has four children.
2 It started to rain.
3 Mrs Umney met the family at the door.
4 Lady Eleanore de Canterville was murdered there.
5 Washington removes the stain with a stain remover. 6 Mr Otis wants to take money from Mrs Umney’s
wages if she faints again.
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The Canterville Ghost Key
After Reading
3(Suggested Answers)
ñI think Mrs Umney fainted because she is afraid that the Canterville ghost will be angry.
ñI think Virginia is kind. Mr Otis is not kind, because he wants to take money from Mrs Umney if she faints.
ñI think Sir Simon murdered his wife because she was a horrible woman.
ñI think Sir Simon might have run away after he murdered his wife.
Episode 3
Before Reading
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When the family finds another stain on the library floor, they talk about this in the morning. One night when the family is asleep, the ghost makes a noise with his chains. Mr Otis wakes up and he gives the ghost a bottle of oil so the chains don’t make so much noise.
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After Reading
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1 I think Mr Otis is a clever man. He knows the ghost’s chains are a problem because they have woken him up, so he thinks the oil will get rid of the noise./I think Mr Otis is very foolish, because he might make the ghost angry.
2I don’t think Mr Otis is afraid, because he still doesn’t believe in ghosts.
3I think the ghost feels very annoyed, because shaking his chains and making a noise are ghostly, but he didn’t frighten anyone.
Episode 4
Before Reading
11 The twins are throwing a pillow at the ghost. 2 I think he feels very upset.
3 I think the ghost feels angry now.
4 The room is very bare and spooky.
While Reading
21 The ghost throws the bottle of oil on the floor. 2 The ghost is green when he disappears.
3 The servants left the house.
4 The ghost blew his candle out.
5 The ghost thinks and plans for the rest of the night.
After Reading
3(Suggested Answers)
ñThe family feels that the ghost is making too much noise and he is waking them up. The twins feel that the ghost is funny.
ñI think the ghost is scary, because he walks around the house shaking his chains and making a terrible noise. He looks very frightening./I think the ghost is funny, because he gets very angry and it is difficult to take him seriously.
ñThe ghost wants to be on his own so that he can think.
Episode 5
Before Reading
1(Suggested Answers)
Virginia is looking out the window. I think she is feeling very sad.
2The family is talking about the ghost again when they eat together. I think the ghost makes a plan and it doesn’t work. He tries to pretend to be an old soldier in a suit of armour and the suit of armour probably falls off. This makes a noise and wakes Mr Otis and the twins.
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After Reading
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ñI think the ghost is not using blood for the stain, as blood isn’t purple or green.
ñThe ghost tries to frighten the family by putting on a suit of armour to look fierce. He then laughs in a ghostly way.
ñIf I was a ghost, I would appear in people’s bedrooms at night while they were sleeping. I would laugh very loudly and touch them to wake another person and disappear.
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